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You are considered a first year student (freshman) at CU Boulder if you have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school. Application checklist: - Complete Common Application - Application fee - Personal essay - Writing supplements - Academic letter of recommendation - High school transcript of equivalency (official or unofficial) - SAT or ACT score (optional)
You are considered a transfer student at CU Boulder if you have enrolled at another college or university since graduating from high school. Application checklist: - Complete CU Boulder Transfer Application - Application fee - Personal statement - High school transcript of equivalency (official or unofficial) - College transcript (official or unofficial) - SAT or ACT score (optional). For more information on how to apply as a transfer student, visit our how to apply page at colorado.edu/admissions/transfer/apply.
Our campus is brimming with inspiring energy, and we want you to experience it! From student-faculty collaboration and entrepreneurial endeavors to international festivals and Pac-12 games, the best way to experience CU Boulder is to see it for yourself. We offer daily information sessions and campus tours, in-person on-campus visit programs throughout the year, and virtual events and experiences. Explore our visit programs in a way that suits you best. Choose from visit programs categorized by student type, academic interest and time of year. Make the experience all your own at colorado.edu/visit.